Pain is a global problem. It has many causes and is often a “hidden” problem.

Essential Pain Management (EPM) has been developed to improve pain management worldwide by working with health workers at a local level to: Improve pain knowledge Provide a simple framework for managing pain • Address pain management barriers

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